Let’s explore social events in Milwaukee, WI happening this week. Local events are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Look through this page and consider going out and socializing during one of these social events.
Social events are great and offer a world of possibilities. You can make new friends, learn new skills, see things from different perspectives and it’s fantastic for your mental health. And never before has companionship and being able to spend time with others been as important as it is today.
You probably remember being a kid and going up to another person your age and saying, “Do you want to be friends?” and that was pretty much that. Friend made. Alas, it’s not quite as simple now that we’re grown up, but it doesn’t have to be as difficult or as awkward as we think. There are thousands of people out there who would love to meet up with others, finding them just takes a bit of help and that’s what we’re here for.
On this page, we hope you’ll find some interesting events in Milwaukee where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Milwaukee
Late Night at the Mitchell Park Domes
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Mitchell Park Domes
Have you ever been the Mitchell Park Domes or has it been a while since you’ve been there? Or did you join us last year and want to back to see the new show dome? Within the Domes, there are over 1,800 plant species across 3 different areas -tropical, desert and show.
The show dome is the “Holiday Show” until early January. A new theme brings a new look each year, but you can expect to find a dis(…)
PREMIERE Fr nt hard court VBALL @ W MKE Middle School – pay at time of sign up
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: West Milwaukee Middle School
Back on Friday nights! Hard court with 2 nets. We do have to set up the nets and take them down, so get there ready to help set up. Aiming to start playing by 7:10. Bring sneakers, water, and kneepads if you’d like.
The cost will be $9 per person. You need to pay when you sign up. If you don’t pay you will be moved to the not going list. You can still go, you just need to pay and then sign up aga(…)
Practicing our Spanish and Coffee
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 26th
◦ Where: Stone Creek Coffee
It is never too early to practice our español so join us for coffee and a pastry. Exploremos la delicia y variabilidad del café, pero sobretodo la comañia y armonía que esta conlleva. Una taza de café siempre es el punto de partida de buenas conversiones y excusas infinitas para simplemente cometer, el acto. ¡No faltes!(…)
Saturday hard court pick up volleyball! at Beulah Brinton
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Beulah Brinton Community Center
Back to Saturday volleyball! – We have the gym with 2 courts to ourselves for 3 hours. The intermediate group is there from 12 to 3. You can absolutely play with both groups if you are a member of their group but would have to sign up and pay for both sessions.
This will be $8 per person 🙂 You can pay by Venmo (@Deborah-Cohen-Smith) or PayPal ([email protected]). Zelle is fine: 414-526-8253. B(…)
Group Movie Outing: Nosferatu
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: Marcus South Shore Cinema
Join us for a group movie outing to see Nosferatu (2024). Showtime is 6:45 PM at Marcus South Shore. Everyone is responsible for their own ticket. Share your seat # so we can try to sit near each other.
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Caffeine Connections
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 24th
◦ Where: Rochambo Coffee & Tea House
Do you work from home and feel isolated, bored, or want a change of scenery? Check out our caffeine connections meetup every Tuesday & Thursday at a local coffee shop. Meet other like minded people, network make friends and be a part of our fast growing community.(…)
Start your weekend with great speeches and networking!
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: The Collective at Bayshore
Come and find out how becoming a Toastmasters Member can move you closer towards your goals of speaking with better confidence, presenting to win, and leading with impact and effectiveness.
For the most accurate information, please check https://3408269.toastmastersclubs.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/sumtoastmasters/ for the most recent updates and additional contact information.(…)
Just Write It on Saturday
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co.
**Just Write It On Saturday** is a loosely structured meetup where you just show up and write. We’ll talk briefly at the beginning and have a recap at the end, but mostly we’ll just write.
**10:00-10:15:** Arrive, get settled, say hello, order coffee and a snack if you’d like
**10:15-12:45:** Write, chat with your neighbors if you need a break.
**12:45-1:00:** Chat about what we’re working on, wha(…)
Saturday River Trail Run 8:30am Colectivo
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Colectivo Lakefront
Have you ever wanted to run on dirt instead of pavement? Here’s an opportunity.
We meet in front of Colectivo and head to the Milwaukee River Trails.
The group starts together then spreads out depending on pace and distance.
The majority of runners typically run between 5 miles and 18 miles, but there are always exceptions. You can often find company for 3 miles or 20 miles. There are always a (…)
Develop stronger presentation skills!
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 26th
◦ Where: Medical College of Wisconsin
Offer feedback and develop professional skills
Toastmasters is a learn-by-doing educational program that also offers networking, leadership skills and public speaking practice. We welcome you to check out a meeting as a guest!
For the most accurate information, please check http://5010.toastmastersclubs.org/ for the most recent updates and additional contact information.(…)
Rise and Write
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: Amaranth Bakery & Café
Rise and Write is a quick meetup for those who like to get their writing done in the early mornings.
**7:00-7:15:** Arrive, get settled, say hello, order coffee and a snack if you like (the croissants are highly recommended)
**7:15-8:30:** Write
**8:30-8:45:** Chit chat about writing and the usual small talk topics.
**If you’d like to attend this event, please RSVP and honor your RSVP.** Amarant(…)
Happy Winter Writing at Vennture
◦ When: Monday, Dec 23rd
◦ Where: Vennture Brew Co
***NOTE: Paul Austin Ardoin has taken over organizing the Monday evening sessions through March 3rd.***
Happy Writing Hours is a weekly meetup for those who like to get their writing done at night. While drinking isn’t required or even expected, Vennture sells both coffee and beer, so you can decide how happy you want to make your writing hours.
**5:30-5:45:** Arrive, get settled, say hello, ord(…)
Friday Night Fun Run – 5:10pm
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: Urban Ecology Center – Riverside Park
Join us for our Friday Night Fun Run! Our winter route takes us on a 3.8mi loop along the Upper East Side of Milwaukee!
This run is all about fun, so following most runs we hang out after – grabbing food/drinks, volleyball, and bowling are all favorites!
Runners of all paces and abilities are welcome, most of our runners typically run 8:00 – 10:30/mi pace!(…)
Presentation skills and impromptu speaking over dinner
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 25th
◦ Where: Benny’s Cafe
We meet in the community room in the east end of Benny’s. We will offer prepared presentations and time for impromptu communication.
We start with dinner, then the educational component is shortly after.Speak – and listen – with us Toastmasters is a learn-by-doing educational program that also offers networking, leadership skills and public speaking practice. We welcome you to check out a meeting(…)
Monday Run 6:00pm Lake Park
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 24th
◦ Where: Lake Park Pavilion (lower level)
We run 2-8 miles on routes near Lake Park. Routes vary weekly. All routes have a shorter distance option for beginners / slower runners. Beginner runners are ALWAYS welcome!
If this is your first time, ask for Veronica or Patrick. We’d be happy to explain all the options and do our best to match you up with someone your speed and distance.
There are always a multitude of pace groups to run with (…)
Wednesday night is game demo night at Pink Bunny Games
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 26th
◦ Where: Pink Bunny Games
Wednesday Night is Demo night at Pink Bunny Games!
Every Wednesday night at 6pm we meet at Pink Bunny Games to play board games, and hang out.
If you don’t know the game, that is ok, we will teach you how to play.
If you have a game that you would like to share, we would love to give your game a try.
Please, come in and join us.(…)
Track Workout @ The Pettit Center
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 26th
◦ Where: 500 S 84th St
Heads-up: Pettit Center track will be closing early (6:30pm) to accommodate another group. We’ll need to be heading out shortly before then. This requirement will persist until March, we’ll put updates here on start / end times.
Get out of the cold/snow and come and run with us on the indoor track!
The Pettit Center has a \~440m indoor track that circles around a long track speed skating oval.
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Build communiation skills in a great, supportive atmosphere!
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 24th
◦ Where: Waukesha State Bank
Landmark Toastmasters is a fun, energetic group of people with creative and experienced speakers ready to welcome new members. Guests are welcome!(…)
Come have a good conversation and a cocktail.
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 25th
◦ Where: Bryant’s Cocktail Lounge
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Pub Trivia – Godless in Greenfield!
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: The Brass Tap
Join our State Championship winning team! We do every other week in Milwaukee and every other week in Kenosha (Somers)
The Brass tap is very popular and seating is limited so please RSVP. The limit is 10 attendees….
No purchase necessary, just bring your love of useless info and meet some fellow freethinkers. If you can’t find out group just ask the hostess where we are seated.
Hope to see you (…)
Tips to meet people at social events
You can make more friends at one party by showing interest in them than in a month by trying to meet people online. Meeting new people and making genuine connections in local events can be fun and easy if you go with the right mindset.
When it comes to meeting new people, nothing beats showing up in the real world. But none of the tips will work if you are not coming from the right place. Keep an open mind when attending social events. Reframe strangers as potential friends, it will make it much easier to approach conversations and fully engage in them.
When choosing an event, keep an eye on interesting themes, something you can relate to. Meeting new people in the context of mutual interest increases your chances of being friends.
Research events with the types of people you want to meet. They could be people in your age group, your field of work, or a specific neighborhood. Do not be too strict though, loosen up a little bit from your expectations.
Go where people are intentionally looking to make friends such as networking events where it feels normal and expected to walk up and introduce yourself.
In this digital era, apps and websites are the most convenient solutions for finding out about local events. If you are not sure where to look for events happening in Milwaukee, you can try out Visitmilwaukee.org, Shepherdexpress.com, or Milwaukeemag.com.
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Winter in the Tropics: A Family Fun Fest!
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory
Escape the snow and ice with us inside our warm and beautiful domes!
Tantra Speed Date® – Milwaukee! (Meet Singles Speed Dating)
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: Yama Yoga
Join the speed dating revolution with a 94% connection rate! Meet singles and ignite sparks with fun, chemistry games!
Paint n’ Sip 21+
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 26th
◦ Where: 5706 N Centerpark Way
Come join us for a fun night of painting and sipping on some drinks with friends, all for those 21 and older!
Vision Board Happy Hour
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: The Xchange Event & Creative Space
Come join us for a fun evening of drinks, snacks, and creating vision boards to manifest your dreams and goals!
WISCO ELITE 7S HOLIDAY FOOTBALL CAMP & TOY DRIVE
◦ When: Monday, Dec 23rd
◦ Where: OAW Indoor Sports Complex
Join us at the WISCO ELITE 7S HOLIDAY CAMP & TOY DRIVE December 23rd 2024
AfroFuxion End of Year Party: Afrobeats, Amapiano & Dancehall in MKE
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: Elmnt Lounge
End the Year with MKE’s hottest Afrobeats, Amapiano & Dancehall party after AfroFuxion’s Summerfest success!
SHOWCASE ON STAGE S.O.S
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: 2053 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr
Get ready to shine on stage at SHOWCASE ON STAGE S.O.S – it’s your time to show off your talent!
MHSA Class Family Reunion with Music by DJ Gemini Gilly
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Village Bowl & Social
Get ready for a fun-filled day reconnecting with your fellow MHSA classmates at our class reunion event!
Dress & Manifest Vision Board
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Prime Social Restaurant & Bar
Get ready to dress up and create your vision board to manifest your dreams in real life!
Bodeany Presents The FARCEUR Comedy Show
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: ComedySportz Milwaukee
The FARCEUR Comedy Show 11th Edition. If you love to laugh, the place to be is Comedy Sportz on December 28th at 7pm. See you there!!!!
PMP Certification 4 Days Classroom Training in Milwaukee, WI
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 24th
◦ Where: Milwaukee, WI
PMP Certification 4 Days Classroom Training
Milwaukee Online Speed Dating – Fun Singles (56+)
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: Online Event
You’re invited to join a modern online speed dating! Meet single professionals just like yourself. You’ll be joining one-on-one video chats through The Fun Singles. Pay once and join events for FREE, see details below.Age group: 56+How it worksBook a ticket on Eventbrite (you’ll get a confirmation email from The Fun Singles Singles Dating Milwaukee in a few minutes with a link to setup an account)
Introduction to Web of Things 1 Day Training in Milwaukee, WI
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: For venue details reach us at [email protected]
Our classroom and corporate training provides you the opportunity to interact with instructors and benefit from face-to-face instruction.
Introduction to Agile 1 Day Training in Milwaukee, WI
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: For venue details reach us at [email protected]
Our classroom and corporate training provides you the opportunity to interact with instructors and benefit from face-to-face instruction.
CAPM Certification 4 Days Classroom Training in Milwaukee, WI
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 24th
◦ Where: Milwaukee, WI
CAPM Certification 4 Days Classroom Training
Data Analytics Certification Training in Milwaukee, WI
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 24th
◦ Where: Milwaukee, WI
Data Analytics Certification 4 Days Classroom Training
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Training in Milwaukee, WI
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 24th
◦ Where: Milwaukee, WI
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt( LSSGB ) Certification 4 Days Classroom Training
PMI-ACP 3 Days Classroom Certification Training in Milwaukee, WI
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 25th
◦ Where: Milwaukee, WI
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Teen Night: Fluid Art
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: 5706 N Centerpark Way
Come join us for Teen Night: Fluid Art where we’ll paint, snack, and have a blast with our friends!
Milwaukee Business: The Science Of Sales & Marketing – For Beginners!
◦ When: Monday, Dec 23rd
◦ Where: Milwaukee
OnLine, OnDemand, EverGreen & No Waiting! Start learning as soon as you register! Take it whenever you want! As many times as you want!!!